US0090 over Drainage Canal
FairLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 2.17 MI East of LA 316 · Structure no. 022904240802171
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,769
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0090 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0090 over Drainage Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,769 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,245 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0090 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0090 over Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US0090 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 14,769 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US0090 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0090 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.